Ohio · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Putnam County, OH
8 community water systems serving Putnam County reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,381 of unknown material. The most are in Glandorf Village.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Ohio average (8.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Putnam County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glandorf VillagePutnam County | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.9% |
| Ottawa VillagePutnam County | 1 | 0 | 1,277 | <0.1% |
| Columbus Grove VillagePutnam County | 0 | 0 | 925 | 0% |
| Ottoville Village PWSPutnam County | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0% |
| Leipsic VillagePutnam County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kalida Village PWSPutnam County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pandora Village PWSPutnam County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Continental Village PWSPutnam County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Putnam County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Putnam County reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,381 of unknown material.
Which Putnam County water systems have the most lead lines?
Glandorf Village (4), Ottawa Village (1).
How do I check my home in Putnam County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.